We Like Making Our Own Stuff

I wanted to exclusively breastfeed my twins, I really did. And I thought I could.  While I was pregnant, I read books and articles all emphasizing the fact that the more milk you express, the more milk you will make, so there is no reason a mom shouldn't be able to feed twins or even triplets exclusively on breast milk.  For whatever reason, however, my boobies didn't quite understand this theory.  My babies were feeding constantly, but never seemed to get full.  And worse, they were barely gaining any weight.  I was starting to get very worried about my Baby Girl and Little Man. My pediatrician at the time was absolutely no help.  I was told that I needed to offer them the breast more frequently, though I'm not sure how that was possible since I was already constantly feeding them--seriously, I couldn't even go to the bathroom without them screaming because my boob wasn't in their mouth.  I was also told that they weren't latching...

For the past few weeks, life has been pretty busy for me (see my belated announcement in the second half of this post--thought I'd build some suspense), and so my poor blog has been horribly neglected.  So now, I will dust off the cobwebs and sweep the dust bunnies out the door in order to give you my favorite DIY pins on Pinterest.  Just click on the picture to be taken to the pin. Incidentally, if you are on Pinterest and would like to follow my pins , I would be honored, and feel somewhat obliged to follow you back. DIY Cooking Homemade Cream of Wheat.  Yummy breakfast indeed!     Source: theelliotthomestead.blogspot.com via calendula on Pinterest   Homemade Pita Pockets taste so much better than store-bought. Source: underthehighchair.com via calendula on Pinterest   Homemade Mayonnaise is way healthier than anything you'll find at the grocery store. Source: realfoodkosher.com via calendula o...